Preview: Bolton v Aston Villa

NEW Bolton manager Gary Megson has admitted that he is not the fans' "number one choice" but has called for renewed backing from the club's supporters to help in the battle against relegation. Megson was a surprise choice to take over from Sammy Lee having been in charge of Coca-Cola Championship side Leicester only a matter of weeks, but he insists he will get the results which will win over the fans.

NEW Bolton manager Gary Megson has admitted that he is not the fans' "number one choice" but has called for renewed backing from the club's supporters to help in the battle against relegation.

Megson was a surprise choice to take over from Sammy Lee having been in charge of Coca-Cola Championship side Leicester only a matter of weeks, but he insists he will get the results which will win over the fans.

He said: "All I can do is get together with the players and get some results to change that (fan reaction).

"You don't turn up everywhere and get the red carpet laid out for you.

"In terms of the supporters, they are the bedrock of the football club. We need them onside.

"I'll give it everything to get things back on track but I have to accept that maybe I am not their number one choice."

Megson will turn to the club’s coaching staff for help in picking the team to face Aston Villa on Sunday.

Megson, though, indicated that one or two players may be rested following the 1-1 draw against Braga in the UEFA Cup.

He said: “It will not be a decision based on what I feel. That would not be the right thing.

“I will be sitting down with the coaching staff to see what we need to do. They have more experience of the players than me.”